servicio
/seɾˈbiθjo/masculine
The English word 'service' is translated into Spanish as servicio.
servicio refers to the act of being of assistance to someone. If you are looking for the verb meaning 'to serve', use servir.
Meaning: act of being of assistance to someone (noun)
Which one should you use?
While servicio is the noun for the act of service, servir is the verb meaning 'to serve'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, servicio de atención al cliente is the standard term for 'customer service'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun servicio is masculine and is used with the definite article el (e.g., el servicio).
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾˈbiθjo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may attempt to use serviciar or servicear to mean 'to perform maintenance', but these are non-standard or highly colloquial terms. dar mantenimiento is the standard way to express this.
When do people say it?
When expressing readiness to assist, speakers often use the phrase a su servicio to be polite.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, el servicio is a common euphemism for the bathroom or restroom, similar to how 'the ladies' or 'the gents' is used in English.
- While servicio means assistance, the related verb servir is used to say something 'works' or 'is useful', such as esto no sirve to mean 'this doesn't work'.
- The Latin root of servicio, servitium, is the ancestor of the English word 'servitude', which carries a much harsher connotation of forced labor than the neutral Spanish servicio.
Examples in context
- A su servicio, señor.I'm at your service, sir.This sentence demonstrates how to use servicio to say 'at your service' to a person addressed formally.Tatoeba #2944705 by marcelostockle, translation #2946767 by astyng
- Siempre estoy a tu servicio.I'm always at your service.This sentence shows an informal way to say 'at your service' using servicio.Tatoeba #1503513 by marcelostockle, translation #66192 by timmartin
- ¿El servicio está disponible?Is this service available?This sentence uses servicio to ask if a specific service is available.Tatoeba #1283986 by Shishir, translation #1284212 by marcelostockle
- El servicio de atención al cliente es excepcional en esta tienda.The customer service is exceptional at this store.
- Necesito asistencia técnica para mi teléfono.I need technical service for my phone.
- La atención al cliente en este hotel es impecable.The customer service at this hotel is impeccable.
- Voy a llevar mi celular al servicio técnico para que lo reparen.I'm going to take my phone to the service center for repair.
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Example conversation
Sofía is thanking Alejandro for helping her carry heavy bags.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por todo tu servicio hoy.Thank you very much for all your service today.
- AlejandroNo es nada, Sofía, fue un placer.It is nothing, Sofía, it was a pleasure.
- SofíaValoro mucho tu servicio y tu amabilidad.I really value your service and your kindness.
- AlejandroSiempre estoy listo para ayudar.I am always ready to help.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “service” translations and entries servicio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries servicio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
